Historic Villa with Sea Access, Praiano, Amalfi Coast

Perched dramatically above the sea and carved into the living rock of the Amalfi Coast, this former coastal watchtower converted into a private residence holds centuries of history and one of the most striking views over the Mediterranean. Located just outside the centre of Praiano, approximately 500 metres from local services, the property enjoys a peaceful and secluded setting, with uninterrupted vistas over the open sea and the rugged coastline, far from the busiest tourist routes yet deeply rooted in the authenticity of the area. The residence is arranged over two levels with an internal surface of about 155 sqm, offering four bedrooms and three bathrooms within interiors that respect the tower’s original character. The ground floor hosts the main living area, with a dining room overlooking the sea and direct access to the lower terrace, alongside the kitchen, a bedroom with bathroom and the entrance hall with internal staircase. The upper floor is dedicated to the sleeping quarters, featuring a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms and a further bathroom, all opening onto a breathtaking semi-circular panoramic terrace. Outdoors, approximately 6,400 sqm of land unfold between gardens, terraces and cliffside, leading to a private descent to the sea via a dramatic stone staircase that reaches an exclusive platform above the water. The two main terraces, measuring around 40 sqm and 55 sqm, together with an outdoor dining area with pergola and barbecue carved into the rock, offer extraordinary spaces to experience the Amalfi Coast throughout the day. A cellar of about 35 sqm, storage rooms for sea and boat equipment, and a large paved entrance area suitable for helicopter landing complete the property. Once part of the coastal defence system against pirate attacks between the 16th and 17th centuries, the tower still retains its thick stone walls, domed vaults and historic terraces originally used for surveillance. Careful conservation works have preserved its identity, while the existing systems, though functional, allow for modernization to enhance contemporary comfort. Living here means inhabiting a rare place where time slows down, shaped by the sound of the waves, sunset dinners and the unmistakable feeling of a home suspended between sky and sea.

Historic Villa with Sea Access, Praiano, Amalfi Coast